The movie details the perilous "Donkey Flight" route taken by undocumented Punjabi youth attempting to enter the United States via Mexico. Ammy Virk delivers a career-best performance as a desperate young man trapped in foreign jungles, facing cartel violence, hunger, and fraud. The movie served as a stark public eye-opener and cemented the industry's ability to pull off intense thrillers. 6. Lekh Release Date: April 1, 2022 Director: Manvir Brar
Beyond the individual successes, 2022 signaled a major evolution for Punjabi cinema. 7 Hit Movies Punjabi 2022
grossed over ₹57.60 crore. A family comedy starring Ammy Virk , Sargun Mehta, and Nimrat Khaira, it explores the chaotic and humorous dynamics that ensue when a husband marries his first wife's sister to conceive a child. Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya The movie details the perilous "Donkey Flight" route
While technically released in late 2022, The Legend of Maula Jatt shattered every single box office record for a Punjabi-language film globally. Starring Feroze Khan and Mahira Khan, this wasn't just a movie; it was a cinematic event. With its gritty production value, brutal action sequences, and iconic dialogue delivery, it became the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time. A family comedy starring Ammy Virk , Sargun
Here are the that ruled both the box office and our hearts, including India's record-shattering The Legend of Maula Jatt , the Ammy Virk-led comedy Saunkan Saunkne , and other gems like Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya , Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne , Aaja Mexico Challiye , Lekh , and Maa .
The movie follows Jagdeep (Diljit Dosanjh) and his friends as they hatch a wild, get-rich-quick scheme: adopting an elderly, terminally ill man from a retirement home to claim his hefty life insurance payout. While the premise borders on dark comedy, the film balances it out with heartwarming moments, highlighting how companionship changes both the youths and the elderly. 5. Aaja Mexico Challiye Release Date: February 25, 2022 Director: Janjot Singh
Stepping away from traditional comedies, takes a hard-hitting look at a critical issue impacting Punjabi youth: illegal immigration, widely known as the "Donkey route" or "Donkey flight." Ammy Virk plays Pamma, a desperate young man who dreams of settling abroad and falls prey to greedy travel agents.